Chain snatcher shot dead

A 20-year-old Albouystown man was shot dead by a public-spirited person, shortly after he snatched a chain from the neck of a young woman. The snatching occurred around midday yesterday. Gavin Paul,...

Village Focus: Bath Settlement – Lots of eschallot and churches

On the briefest of visits to Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, two things you are sure to see are lots of eschallot and lots of churches. The cultivation of eschallot is a major economic activity...

Embattled housewife must contend with hostile ex-husband

Trials and tribulations can sometimes take their toll, forcing people to seek assistance from illegal or irregular sources to resolve problems. A 34-year-old house wife recently recounted a story of...

Bridges in Linden

Contrary to popular belief, the Mackenzie/ Wismar Bridge , which was built in the late 1960s in Linden, then known as Mackenzie, was not the first bridge to span the Demerara River . This distinction...

Led by former Dutch Professional footballer Edgar Steven Davids and six other professional players campaigning in Holland, Suriname whipped Guyana 5-1 in their second match of the 2009 Parbo Bier Cup...

Sports

The Nand Persaud Karibee Mega Sprint Classic lived up to its pre-race hype. It was a good day for Horseracing, the crowd was also out in its numbers and the Organisers must be applauded for bringing...